Monthly Archives: July 2018

Tuesday July 17, 2018, Manchester, UK – Merge and Teku Studios, an indie game developer based in Spain, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Candle: The Power of the Flame. Teku is a “Light-Guide” in the service of Yaqa, the Tumaykú tribe’s shaman. However, the honour bestowed upon Teku came at a price – the removal of one of his hands and its replacement with a magical candle that would never run down. The fate of the Tumaykú tribe is now in the balance. An attack by the hated Wakcha clan has left the village in flames and, worse still, Yaqa is nowhere to be seen! Sworn to protect his master, Teku must venture forth and right the wrongs of the Wakcha, save his master and protect his candle’s flame at all costs. Candle: The Power of the Flame’s visuals are presented as beautiful hand-drawn watercolour images – all […]

SOEDESCO brings digital and physical Switch version to light Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 17, 2018 – Publisher SOEDESCO is adding a new Switch title to its lineup. The first person story adventure N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure, created by Italian developer Storm in a Teacup, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ both digitally and boxed on the 26th of October. Watch the trailer: A touching tale of love and loss N.E.R.O. is a game that explores universal themes such as love, loss and family. Destructoid applauds N.E.R.O. as ‘a hallmark of excellence’, describing: ‘’it’s undoubtedly a story of love and loss, grief and guilt, companionship and family, and coping when the world is so goddamn unfair. (…) You’ll just know that you felt something, and that sensation alone is worth the journey.’’ Enter a world of incredible beauty In N.E.R.O., players assume the role of a little boy, wandering through a mysterious dreamlike world as the touching story of his family unravels. […]

Action RPG releasing today for PlayStation 4 and Steam; releasing for Switch on July 19 (North America) and July 26 (Europe) Los Angeles, CA – July 17, 2018​ – Akupara Games announces the launch of Chicken Assassin: Reloaded today for PlayStation 4 and Steam, with the Switch version releasing on July 19, 2018 for North America and July 26, 2018 for Europe. Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, as you face multiple hordes of enemies to save your kidnapped girlfriend, Candy, from the evil clutches of Dr Spritzel and his henchmen Game Features 11 Epic Missions – Punch, slash, and shoot with Mean Mcallister through glorious missions, including a new mission with an epic barbarian tribe – “The First Siege!” Endless Mode – Survive an onslaught of the most difficult enemies in a brand new game mode that will test your endurance…you may want to use the bathroom before attempting Over 450+ unique items – […]

Release dates for PS4 and Xbox One versions confirmed Award-winning story-driven adventure launches soon for consoles. Pre-order and launch discounts detailed 17 July, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to confirm that, in addition to the previously announced PS4 and Xbox One versions, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is also coming to Nintendo Switch. The multi-award winning and BAFTA nominated interactive drama will launch on the following dates: 31 July (PS4 NA), 1 August (PS4 EU), 2 August (Switch), 3 August (Xbox). The game is available to pre-order now from the Nintendo eShop in North America, and pre-orders start in the European eShop tomorrow, 18 July. Pre-orders also start tomorrow for the Xbox One version in the Xbox Store. There’s a 20% discount on all pre-orders. For PS4, PS Plus subscribers in Europe will be entitled to a 20% discount during launch week. Created by iNK Stories, the entertainment studio co-founded […]

Play the Latest Hot Games and Take Part in Cool Activities in the Nintendo Gaming Lounge REDMOND, Wash., July 17, 2018 – Nintendo is headed to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con from July 19 to July 22 with many fun Nintendo Switch games, including the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game, as well as a host of fun activities perfect for fans of all ages. At the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, located in the San Diego ballroom of the Marriott Marquis & Marina adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center, attendees will be able to get hands-on time with hot Nintendo Switch games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Tennis Aces, FIFA 19, and Super Mario Odyssey. Fans can also get their groove on with Just Dance 2019 from Ubisoft, featuring a special dance floor. For preview night badge holders, the fun starts on July 18. Fans will even be able to get a feel of the new Poké Ball Plus controller […]

16th July, 2018 – CIRCLE Entertainment is delighted to announce that WILL: A Wonderful World, a game warmly received by gamers on PC, is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. It delivers a unique mechanic in which you influence varied characters and their narratives, attempting to find the best solution for all of those in need. You do this by affecting the story itself as you review and then edit letters, solve puzzles and immerse yourself in the cast’s varied fates. Here’s a story summary: Use your heart and wisdom to help those in need. There was an urban legend… Write your troubles down on a note. Hold it in your hand at midnight and pray. “God, please help me…” Then god will hear your plea. And change your fate. It was only a legend though. It wasn’t even popular for very long… A young girl wakes up, groggy in an […]

An abducted stranger, a locked room, a ticking clock. Can you help Quinn escape? PQube (London, UK) July 16th, 2018 – Having amassed praise and awards aplenty after its debut on Xbox One and PC earlier this year, PQube is excited to announce that pixel art thriller STAY will roll out on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this summer. STAY follows the path of Quinn – a therapist who wakes up alone, locked in a strange room with nothing of note save for a computer hooked up to an internet chat room. Said chat room has one other member, however: You. Watch the latest STAY trailer here! It’s up to you to try and help Quinn escape, making suggestions in real time that either guide Quinn to safety, or closer to his ultimate end. What would you do if a stranger’s fate rested in your fingertips? And how would you cope if every second […]

Adventure Space Shooter Sequel Continues Galactic Battles on New Platforms EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – July 13, 2018 – Ready thrusters, set phasers, and prepare for dimensional space clashes in GALAK-Z: Variant S for Nintendo Switch and GALAK-Z: Variant Mobile for iOS and Android devices. GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) and 17-BIT are bringing its new free space mech shooter games on the go. As a follow-up to the original, GALAK-Z: Variant S and GALAK-Z: Variant Mobile offer players a first-class space roamer adventure with premier galactic weapons and interface on the Nintendo Switch. GALAK-Z: Variant S includes intuitive controls for the Nintendo Switch while GALAK-Z: Variant Mobilecreates an optimum touch-screen experience. Both versions have a story-driven campaign and intense combat for players to voyage through the universe at hyperspeed. Players can collect upgrades, salvage, relics, and Bots to max out their spaceship’s potential and boost their Mech’s combat effectiveness to become the highest ranked pilot in the galaxy. “After the popularity of GALAK-Z Variant S at […]

Cycle 28 is flying on to Nintendo Switch 2nd August 2018 CARDIFF, 13th July, 2018 – We are excited to announce that Cycle 28 will release on Nintendo Switch™ on 2nd August 2018. Cycle 28 is an addictive 2D momentum-based shooter with upgrades, screen-shaking explosions (every one felt through HD rumble), and a mystery at its heart. The “just one more try” nature of the game is perfect for Nintendo Switch players on the go and at home. Watch the trailer for Cycle 28 here! What is Cycle 28? You think Cycle 28 is a 2D space shooter in the classic arcade style, where only your score matters. The controls are simple. The action is fast-paced. Intense dogfights lead to epic, screen-filling bosses. But the truth is: You don’t know what Cycle 28 is. Not yet. Playing as Olivia Bergen – a flight lieutenant that has become separated from her fleet – […]

Celebrate 20 Years of Gust Studio’s Atelier Series with an All-New Gameplay Experience, Headed to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Burlingame, Cali. – July 13, 2018 – KOEI TECMO America revealed today that Gust Studio’s latest title, Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World, will be released throughout the west this Winter. Slated for physical release on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and Nintendo Switch™, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®, this new title set in the Atelier universe celebrates the series’ 20th Anniversary; allowing players to experience the beloved series’ characters with an exciting new town building focus. Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World puts players in the shoes of Nelke von Lestamm, a young noblewoman who has always been fascinated by the ancient legend of the Sage of Granzweit; a tale of the Granzweit Tree which is said to bestow great power upon those whom […]